ZIP 88044 · Doña Ana County

La Mesa, NM Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 88044, La Mesa, New Mexico averages $1,245/yr.

17.7%
Loss ratio
0.36%
Nonrenewal rate
#134 of 199
New Mexico rank
12
Policies

The verdict

Treasury FIO 2022: La Mesa, NM sits #18,711 nationally on average premium ($1,245) versus #19,880 on nonrenewal rate (0.36%).

$1,245
Avg premium (2022)
#18,711
of 25,593 on premium
#19,880
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
27th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.

Insurance Livability Score

D
PlainInsure Livability Score
42/100
88044 - La Mesa, NM

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability B
$1,245/yr
Avg premium, 73rd cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability A+
0.00%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
96.1
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
4.5
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 88044's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,245 Lower than most lower than 73% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 88044. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in New Mexico, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 88044; crosshairs: New Mexico averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$848.8$1462.7$2076.5$2690.3$3304.10.1%1.3%2.5%3.7%4.9%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 49 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 88023 · Bayard $960/yr · 1.64%
  • ZIP 88012 · Las Cruces $1,015/yr · 0.82%
  • ZIP 88063 · Sunland Park $1,043/yr · 0.51%
  • ZIP 87108 · Albuquerque $1,074/yr · 0.84%
  • ZIP 87110 · Albuquerque $1,082/yr · 0.57%
  • ZIP 88038 · Gila $1,093/yr · 1.22%
  • ZIP 87121 · Albuquerque $1,098/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 87124 · Rio Rancho $1,111/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 88029 · Columbus $1,129/yr · 4.65%
  • ZIP 87417 · Kirtland $1,134/yr · 0.81%
  • ZIP 88048 · Mesquite $1,154/yr · 1.60%
  • ZIP 87083 · Cochiti Lake $1,165/yr · 0.48%
  • ZIP 88022 · Arenas Valley $1,179/yr · 1.23%
  • ZIP 87106 · Albuquerque $1,199/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 88008 · Santa Teresa $1,217/yr · 0.59%
  • ZIP 87402 · Farmington $1,221/yr · 0.87%
  • ZIP 88044 · La Mesa (this ZIP) $1,245/yr · 0.36%
  • ZIP 87111 · Albuquerque $1,270/yr · 0.55%
  • ZIP 87827 · Pie Town $1,296/yr · 1.30%
  • ZIP 87418 · La Plata $1,311/yr · 0.96%
  • ZIP 88081 · Chaparral $1,341/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 88021 · Anthony $1,380/yr · 1.12%
  • ZIP 87062 · Veguita $1,419/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 88350 · Timberon $1,438/yr · 0.57%
  • ZIP 87522 · Chimayo $1,464/yr · 1.02%
  • ZIP 87025 · Jemez Springs $1,475/yr · 1.86%
  • ZIP 87006 · Bosque $1,489/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 87556 · Questa $1,538/yr · 1.82%
  • ZIP 87016 · Estancia $1,573/yr · 2.14%
  • ZIP 87056 · Stanley $1,616/yr · 1.16%
  • ZIP 87544 · Los Alamos $1,642/yr · 0.54%
  • ZIP 87059 · Tijeras $1,681/yr · 1.74%
  • ZIP 88325 · High Rolls Mountain Park $1,712/yr · 1.37%
  • ZIP 87043 · Placitas $1,732/yr · 1.74%
  • ZIP 87048 · Corrales $1,775/yr · 0.44%
  • ZIP 87740 · Raton $1,790/yr · 0.85%
  • ZIP 87718 · Eagle Nest $1,822/yr · 1.35%
  • ZIP 87535 · Glorieta $1,832/yr · 3.10%
  • ZIP 87505 · Santa Fe $1,873/yr · 0.61%
  • ZIP 87010 · Cerrillos $2,010/yr · 0.95%
  • ZIP 87745 · Sapello $2,061/yr · 1.87%
  • ZIP 88232 · Hagerman $2,178/yr · 1.91%
  • ZIP 87552 · Pecos $2,195/yr · 2.60%
  • ZIP 88220 · Carlsbad $2,385/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 88130 · Portales $2,442/yr · 1.03%
  • ZIP 88252 · Jal $2,489/yr · 1.15%
  • ZIP 87501 · Santa Fe $2,603/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 88135 · Texico $2,700/yr · 1.56%
  • ZIP 87506 · Santa Fe $3,193/yr · 0.44%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,245/yr
Below-median premium
+5.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
17.7%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
4.44%
Avg severity: $4,955
Nonrenewal Rate
0.36%
Below-median nonrenewal rate
-71.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 88044 (La Mesa, NM)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 88044 (La Mesa, NM) runs $1,245 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 12 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 30% below that mark and lands in the 27th national percentile. The New Mexico statewide average is $1,577 per year; this ZIP sits 21% below that figure, ranking #134 of 199 tracked ZIPs in New Mexico by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Mexico is Santa Fe (ZIP 87507) at $1,251, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 88044 shows a 17.7% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 4.44%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $4,955. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.36%, a drop of 71.1% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 5.1% through 2022, ranging $1,185 to $1,312 with a 5-year average of $1,245, an annualized rate of +1.3% per year.

Doña Ana County carries a FEMA National Risk Index score of 96.1 (Relatively High), 96th percentile nationally and #1 of 32 New Mexico counties - 58% above the state mean of 60.7. Dominant mapped hazard: Drought. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 67.5 · Community Resilience 4.5. This is hazard context from FEMA, not a premium formula.

How to read these numbers

The figures on this page come from the U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office, which collects homeowners insurance premium and claims data directly from the largest property insurers in the country. Because the data is aggregated at the ZIP-code level and averaged across many policies, it describes the typical cost in an area rather than a quote for any single home. Two houses on the same street can pay very different premiums depending on their age, construction type, roof condition, prior claims, and the specific coverage limits and deductibles the homeowner selects. The loss ratio shows how much of every premium dollar insurers paid back out as claims; a ratio above one means carriers lost money locally, which often precedes rate increases or carrier exits. Rising nonrenewal and claim frequency reveal how stressed the local market has become. Use these figures to gauge the direction and scale of costs in your area, then request quotes from several licensed carriers before buying or renewing a policy. FIO data aggregates voluntary reporting from the 40 largest homeowners insurers, covering roughly 80% of the U.S. market, so figures represent market averages rather than individual policy quotes; your own premium will vary with dwelling value, deductible, coverage limits, construction type, and insurer-specific underwriting. This page is educational research only and is not insurance advice, homeowners should request quotes from multiple licensed carriers or an independent agent before purchasing or renewing coverage.

How ZIP 88044 Compares

vs National Average
$1,245 vs $1,776
30% below national avg
vs New Mexico Average
$1,245 vs $1,577
21% below state avg
National Percentile
27th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 88044, 2018–2022

$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350 20182019202020212022 $1,245
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 88044.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,185 -
2019 $1,312 +10.8%
2020 $1,228 -6.4%
2021 $1,255 +2.2%
2022 $1,245 -0.8%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 88044

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,245
Premium Range
$1,185 - $1,312
Annual Change Rate
+1.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Doña Ana County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 88044 via FIPS 35013. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
96.1
Relatively High · 96th national percentile
In-state county rank
#1
of 32 New Mexico counties · state mean 60.7
Top mapped hazard
Drought
Expected annual loss $10,795,101

Social Vulnerability Index 67.5 · Community Resilience 4.5

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flooding
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Very Low
Hail
Relatively High
Winter weather
Very High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: New Mexico NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Out-of-state ZIPs near ZIP 88044's premium and nonrenewal (high-NRI county)

Cross-state peers for ZIP 88044: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside New Mexico. County hazard context (Doña Ana, NRI 96.1) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,245/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.36% here).

Source: U.S. Department of the Treasury, Federal Insurance Office (FIO) Homeowners Insurance Data (2018-2022). Premiums are ZIP-level averages and may not reflect individual policy costs

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 88044?
ZIP 88044 (La Mesa, NM) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,245 per year as of 2022 (27th percentile, #134 of 199 ZIPs in New Mexico). Premiums have changed +5.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in La Mesa, NM?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 88044: a claims frequency of 4.44%, a loss ratio of 17.7%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.36%, placing this ZIP in the 27th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 88044 compared to the national average?
ZIP 88044 premiums of $1,245/yr are 30% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 27th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 88044?
ZIP 88044 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.36% in New Mexico, a drop of 71.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 88044 over 5 years?
ZIP 88044 premiums spanned $1,185 to $1,312 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,245. The annualized change rate is +1.3% per year.
How does ZIP 88044 compare to the New Mexico state average?
ZIP 88044 runs 21% below the New Mexico state average ($1,577/yr vs this ZIP's $1,245/yr), ranking #134 of 199 tracked ZIPs in New Mexico by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 88044?
County NRI 96.1 (Relatively High) covers ZIP 88044 via Doña Ana County FIPS 35013. In-state rank #1 of 32; national percentile 96th; hazard Drought.

What to do with ZIP 88044

This ZIP's premiums run at the 27th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

Every figure on PlainInsure is rendered directly from U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on U.S. Treasury FIO data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.